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Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller - two ways of downloading and installing the driver


Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller is a Network Adapters hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Realtek. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8169&SUBSYS_08011558.

1. Install Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver manually


  1. Download the setup file for Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 8.073.0701.2019 released on 2019-07-01.
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  3. Start the driver installation file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your UAC (User Access Control) is started then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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  5. Follow the driver setup wizard, which should be quite easy to follow. The driver setup wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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  7. Shutdown and restart your PC and enjoy the fresh driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed.
The file size of this driver is 724610 bytes (707.63 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.4 stars by 58590 users.
This driver will work for the following versions of Windows:

  • This driver works on Windows 8 64 bits
  • This driver works on Windows 8.1 64 bits
  • This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
  • This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits



2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver


The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date. How can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's take a look!

  1. Start DriverMax and push on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your PC.
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  3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Scroll the list down until you locate the Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver. Click the Update button.
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  5. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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